FIFA and Peace Board pledge to help Gaza reconstruction through football
Al Jazeera
February 20, 2026
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FIFA has partnered with the Board of Peace, an initiative led by US President Donald Trump, to raise $75 million for football-related projects in Gaza as part of a broader effort to support the region's reconstruction. The collaboration aims to leverage sports as a tool for sustainable development and peacebuilding in conflict zones. FIFA plans to invest in building 50 mini-pitches near schools and residential areas, five full-size stadiums across multiple districts, a state-of-the-art FIFA Academy, and a new 20,000-seat national stadium
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Originally published on Al Jazeera on 2/20/2026